How to clean up yahoo mail account

Cleaning up your Yahoo Mail account can help you stay organized, reduce clutter, and improve your overall email experience. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you clean up your Yahoo Mail account:

Step 1: Delete Unwanted Emails

  1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
  2. Click on the "Inbox" tab to view all your emails.
  3. Use the search bar at the top to search for specific keywords, sender names, or dates to find unwanted emails.
  4. Select the unwanted emails and click on the "Delete" button or press the "Delete" key on your keyboard.
  5. Confirm that you want to delete the emails by clicking on "Delete" in the pop-up window.

Step 2: Unsubscribe from Unwanted Newsletters and Promotions

  1. Go to the "Spam" folder and look for newsletters and promotional emails that you no longer want to receive.
  2. Click on the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email, if available.
  3. If the "Unsubscribe" link is not available, mark the email as "Not Spam" and then delete it.
  4. Repeat this process for all unwanted newsletters and promotional emails.

Step 3: Organize Your Folders

  1. Create new folders to categorize your emails, such as "Work," "Personal," "Bills," or "Receipts."
  2. Move emails from your "Inbox" to their respective folders by dragging and dropping them or using the "Move to" feature.
  3. Consider creating subfolders within your main folders to further categorize your emails.

Step 4: Use Filters

  1. Go to the "Settings" icon () and click on "More Settings."
  2. Click on "Filters" and then "Add Filter."
  3. Create filters based on specific criteria, such as sender, subject, or keywords.
  4. Choose what action to take when an email matches the filter criteria, such as moving it to a specific folder or deleting it.

Step 5: Empty the Trash

  1. Go to the "Trash" folder and select all the deleted emails by checking the box at the top of the page.
  2. Click on the "Empty Trash" button to permanently delete the emails.

Step 6: Review Your Contacts

  1. Go to the "Contacts" tab and review your contact list.
  2. Remove any contacts that are no longer relevant or accurate.
  3. Update contact information for contacts that have changed.

Step 7: Review Your Account Settings

  1. Go to the "Settings" icon () and click on "More Settings."
  2. Review your account settings, such as your password, recovery email, and security questions.
  3. Update any settings that need attention.

Step 8: Run a Virus Scan

  1. Go to the "Settings" icon () and click on "More Settings."
  2. Click on "Security" and then "Virus Scan."
  3. Run a virus scan to detect and remove any malware or viruses from your account.

By following these steps, you can help clean up your Yahoo Mail account and improve your overall email experience.